EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027

The EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme is a regional programme designed to promote student exchange across the East African Community. It supports students to pursue studies at universities in a Partner State other than their own — deepening regional integration through shared learning.

This is a cost-sharing programme delivered by IUCEA, host universities and students together.

• Table of Content
• About East African Community (EAC)
• EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship

• Host Universities
  Waive tuition and examination fees for students from other Partner States.
• IUCEA Secretariat
  Covers travel expenses, health insurance, and a research lump sum for Master's & PhD.
• Student / Guardian
  Cover accommodation, daily living expenses, and other university fees.

Requirements for EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Be a national and resident of an EAC Partner State (national ID / passport / birth certificate required).
• Apply to an eligible programme at a university in a country other than your own.
• Excellent academic performance per the host programme's entry requirements.
• Upper Second-Class Honours, Distinction or equivalent for Master's and PhD applicants.
• Age below 35 for Master's; below 45 for PhD at the time of application.
• Work experience is an added advantage for PhD applicants.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application is two-fold — one for admission and one for the EAC-SMS scholarship. IUCEA handles the university submission on your behalf.

• Choose your programme
  Identify a programme and host university in the official Call for Applications on the IUCEA website. Review each programme's admission requirements.
• Prepare your documents
  Compile all required documents (see checklist). Foreign qualifications must be equated by your national commission for higher education. Non-English documents must be officially translated.
• Submit to IUCEA
  Complete the online application form and upload all required PDFs. IUCEA processes admissions for qualified candidates — do not apply to universities directly. Use [email protected] for inquiries only.

For more information, kindly visit EAC Scholarship webpage.